Hello new member. I highly recommend you use the search feature to look for the several informative threads that already exist on AF Special Warfare, but I will share what I understand the process to be based on my research. You will go through BCT just like any other cadet, and you will receive your job assignment at the same point as everyone else. For all special operations career fields, there is a two-part process to be selected, you do not just put STO down on a sheet and hope you get it. Phase I is a package that you submit to AFSOC (I think), essentially asking to be invited to attend phase II. I believe there is an interview involved as well. Phase II is an in-person selection held every year led by experienced special tactics operators, PJs, CROs, etc. If you make it through Phase II you are still not guaranteed an STO slot, there is a board that will select from all successful Phase II candidates. If granted a slot you will start your pipeline with A&S after graduation.